Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that if he had ever moved to the Premier League he would have “destroyed it”.

Ibrahimovic famously rejected a trial at Arsenal back in 2000 because, in his own words, Zlatan “does not do auditions”, and his incredible levels of self-belief were evident once again as he discussed the Premier League.

The Swede, 32, was quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying: “England is a very strong league, with three or four of the best teams in Europe – but, if I had played there, I would have destroyed it, like I have everywhere else.

“Arsenal could have happened, as everybody knows – but I would not do a trial. Who do you think regrets that more, Arsene Wenger or Zlatan?”

Having elected not to take the trial, he signed for Ajax before playing for a host of top European clubs, including Juventus, Inter and AC Milan, Barcelona and PSG.

However, despite winning a league championship in Holland, Spain, Italy and France as well as a host of personal accolades, his credentials are, at times, not fully appreciated on British shores.

“I’m always amused when I am asked about not having tested myself in England," added the Swedish captain.

“The last time I faced England, which is supposed to be the best players in the Premier League, what happened?